the DAKOTA DARLIN'S met in Palm Desert Ca for a wonderful reunion again--we all attended Bowbells school and lived in bowbells for a time---Jolene--Cheryl---Nadine--Sandy--Reid--Janet and Norma and myself--was so much fun talking about "old" times in 1950's and 1960's!!-we made Diane (Reid's wife) and Judy (my college room-mate) honorary NOrth Dakota Darlin's too!---maybe next year a reunion in NORTH DAKOTA!!

Maiden name Paulson from Flaxton. Sure would like to hear from classmates or anyone else who remembers me. Blessed Christmas to all. I have lived in Nebraska for the last 42 years. Bob and I just celebrated our 40th. Hope to hear from old friends. God Bless. Amy

Merry Christmas to one and all, been a long time since I lived in Bowbells but I do check the website often to see what may be new, my maiden name was Neuenschwander and my parents were Joe and Florence I have been gone since 1960 except occasionally a visit like this past summer to attend the Mertes Anniversary. I live in Bismarck now and there are several people that live here too. Love reconnecting with former residents of my hometown. Happy New Year too.

I would like to thank the Burke County Tribune for allowing my post below on the list. My daughter and I have found each other due to this post on your site and are now catching up on the last 20 lost years between us.
Again, thank you and God Bless ,
Gene Davis

5 bowbells school alumi met in Oregon the end of sept. for a reunion--janet magedanz-jolen nienswander-hanson---nadene gullickson-vanderzanden-cheryl kling-grenz and bunny sundin-girt -what fun we had-wonderful memories!

I am looking for my two daughters (now adults) that were adopted by a family in your area. They are: Amanda Kaye Davis and Sarah Marie Loretta Davis. Please send email to me at: gene_lds@fastmail.fm
With love,
Your dad...

I for one do enjoy Mr. ellis' humour. But his article last week about his friend who is a soldier was his best. It was serious and moving and well written. And it should be sent to other outlets with larger circulation. Probably around Nov 11th.

One of my grandsons and I ran all over the area in May. He got a job in Williston. It was bitter sweet to go through Lignite, Portal, Columbus and Crosby and other communities, but good to see some I hadn't seen in years

The class of 1991 is having their 20 year reunion in Las Vegas, Nevada, the weekend of August 5-7th. Is there some way to get this in the paper? Please e-mail bowbellsclassof91@hotmail.com for more info.

My wife Betty and I were privileged to see and hear the Powers Lake High School Band perform at a music festival in Arvada, Colorado on Saturday, May 14. In spite of having less than 30 members, the band sounded like a polished 100 member band-full sound, excellent timing, great musicality. . . we were impressed. As graduates of Powers Lake High School, Betty and I were proud to be in the audience to witness such a wonderful performance. Congratulations to Sue Gunderson, the conductor, and all of the musicians-a job well done!

The note i sent on 6/26/10 was misinterpreted this is for classes of 1960, 61 and 62 from Bowbells High School, to be held in Bismarck, ND August 5, 6 and 7 2011. If you did not get a letter regarding this please contact me. Jolene

Does anyone remember O.J. and Glady Fisher from Bowbells? Their daughter Dodie Fisher-Strandberg and Ed Strandberg. I am their granddaughter/daughter and will be coming to Bowbells next month to see the sights and have a lovely memory staying and driving around the town and wheat fields.